Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Development of Breakdown Probability Models for Rural Freeway Work Zones Using Field Data and Simulation
(2018-04-27)
The current state of the National Highway System often necessitates that agencies interrupt normal traffic operations for maintenance and capacity improvements. With nearly 9 million lane-miles of public roadway and an ...
The Effects of Soil Surface Temperature and Relative Humidity on 2, 4-D Volatilization
(2018-04-27)
Monolayer water content and specific surface area are two of the most significant
characteristics of soil. The monolayer water content (m0) and specific surface area measurements
were made by both Brunauer Emmett Teller ...
An UHPLC-MS/MS Quantitative Method for Trace Analysis of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) in Environmental Media from Alabama Estuaries
(2018-04-27)
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) comprise a large group of anthropogenic industrial compounds that are highly persistent due to their chemical structure. Because of the wide use of PFASs in textile manufacturing, ...
The Preference for the Aesthetic Middle: A Perceived Risk Based Explanation and the Moderating Role of Aesthetic Expertise and Product Confidence
(2018-04-27)
In the context of the aesthetics of consumer products, this study proposed an explanation for the preference for the aesthetic middle based on the psychological construct of perceived risks. The study proposed two research ...
Defatted Soy Flour Substitution in Phenol Formaldehyde and Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate Wood Adhesives and their Curing Kinetic Behavior
(2018-04-27)
Composite wood products are manufactured utilizing reconstituted cellulosic material formed with thermosetting adhesives, primarily adhesives made from non-renewable materials. Natural wood adhesives, or bio-adhesives, had ...
Investigation of Al2O3 Nanoparticle Laden Lubricants and Refrigerant Mixtures During Two-Phase Flow Boiling
(2018-04-27)
In space conditioning and in cooling systems for high power density electronics, vapor
compression cycles provide cooling. The working fluid is a refrigerant and oil mixture. A
small amount of oil is needed to lubricate ...
An Examination of Chinese International Students' Personality Traits and Cross-Cultural Sensitivity Dimensions
(2018-04-27)
The purpose of this study was to examine Chinese international students’ Personality
Traits and Cross-Cultural Sensitivity dimensions. This study used the Personality Traits theory
from Goldberg (1992) and Cross-Cultural ...
Optimization of Split Keyboard Design for Touchscreen Devices
(2018-04-27)
While many large touchscreen devices have a split keyboard option to enable two-thumb typing, there are significant differences in the design which affect users’ text entry rate. A mixed integer-programming model is developed ...
Magma evolution and processes of the Ashi Volcano, NW Tibet, China: Sr isotope studies of plagioclase crystals
(2018-04-27)
The Ashi Volcano is a member of the Ashikule Volcanic Field (AVF) and is located on the northwestern margin of the Tibetan Plateau. The Ashi Volcano draws much attention from volcanologists due to its recent eruptions in ...
Investigation of Deep Foundations at the Spring Villa National Geotechnical Experimentation Site
(2018-04-27)
The Spring Villa test site is a National Geotechnical Experimentation Site located near Opelika, Alabama and managed by Auburn University. The test site is located at the southern end of the Piedmont geologic province and ...
Effects of Extended Deboning Times on the Breast Meat Quality of Fast-Growing Big Broilers
(2018-04-26)
Big broilers can be affected with wooden breast myopathy leading to quality issues such
as tough meat texture. Toughness is possibly enhanced due to deboning broilers at 2-3 h post
mortem with incomplete resolution of ...
Analysis of the D’Olive Creek Watershed: Identifying the Local Drivers That Have led to Stream Degradation
(2018-04-26)
Anthropogenic activities have influenced the characteristics of streams and tributaries throughout the Southeastern U.S., correlating with varying levels of degradation and prompting major restoration activities. This ...
El Alter Ego de Mario Vargas Llosa en "El Loco de los Balcones"
(2018-04-25)
Luego de incursionar en el mundo de la política, Mario Vargas Llosa escribe la obra teatral El loco de los balcones (1993) inspirada en Bruno Roselli, un italiano que llegó a Lima en la década de los años cincuenta, y a ...
Exploring the Use of Parent Report in Child Speech and Language Screening
(2018-04-25)
Early detection of speech-language disorders in preschool children have been found to improve academic, behavioral, and social outcomes. As the USPSTF reports, there is currently no gold standard measure for assessing ...
Effects of Maintained Substrate Water Contents on Bedding Plant Production
(2018-04-25)
Growers differ on the ideal substrate moisture content for early stages of bedding plant production. The studies presented in this thesis were conducted to evaluate the effects of substrate moisture content on growth of ...
Expanding the Toolbox: SNP Tools for Aquaculture and Conservation Management in the Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica) and the Black Basses (Micropterus spp.)
(2018-04-25)
Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are considered as important molecular markers due to their several advantages, including their abundance, distribution in the genome, stability due to low mutation rates, ease of ...
Fashion, Forward! A Practice-Led Exploration into the Confluence of Traditional Techniques and Contemporary Technologies in Fashion and Making
(2018-04-25)
The current research is a combination of practice-led design research and a phenomenological qualitative study into the incorporation of traditional handcraft techniques such as garment construction and fabric dyeing, with ...
Effects of Ability Grouping on Students’ Game Performance, Physical Activity, and Movement Patterns
(2018-04-25)
Research has supported the use of within-class ability grouping in the classroom setting. However, little research has been completed in regards to the use and effectiveness of ability grouping in the physical education ...
A Histological Evaluation of the Development of Respiratory Structures in Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) and Tra (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus)
(2018-04-25)
In the realm of finfish production, Siluriformes is one of the most dominant orders on an international scale. Within the United States the family Ictiluridae is most common, while Pangasiids and Clariids are cultured in ...
Utilizing Facial Recognition Software to Record Classroom Attendance
(2018-04-25)
Facial recognition software offers many opportunities for educators, especially in regards
to recording classroom attendance. With so much time lost in the classroom each day,
utilizing facial recognition software allows ...